有所作为

Traditional: 有所作為

yǒu suǒ zuò wéi

Dictionary entry

(idiom) to achieve sth worthwhile; to make a positive contribution

What does 有所作为 mean?

有所作为 (yǒu suǒ zuò wéi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(idiom) to achieve sth worthwhile; to make a positive contribution

Character breakdown

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有yǒuto have; there is · (bound form) having; with; -ful; -ed; -al (as in 有意[you3 yi4] intentional)所suǒactually · place 作zuō(bound form) worker · (bound form) workshop 为wéias (in the capacity of) · to take sth as

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有所作为

yǒu suǒ zuò wéi

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